I'd like to open a topic to discuss the pros and cons of "Care at Home" versus care in a "Care Home" or "Nursing Home".
I would say that they majority of people would prefer to remain in their own home and be cared for there by a home carer. The reason for this is that there is little disruption and you remain in familiar surroundings.
Not only that with care in your own home you get one on one personal care, whereas in a "Care Home" or in a "Nursing Home" you are a number and you have to share the carers with other residents.
I would like to hear your views on this subject and where you have had direct experience where you are the person in receipt of the care or if you are a family member or friend of the person requiring care.
Yes, you are right that seniors and elderly don't want to go to care home or nursing home. They need a carer who can take care of him/her at their home. I would suggest Home care is better option compared to care home as personal attention is given to individual. So Elderly Care is very necessary at the old age.
I am 62 yrs old. Though I don't want to be tended to by my children, or grandchildren, when I really become old, but I would rather stay home and wait for my last days than be relegated to some strange environment with strange people with business in their minds rather than love.
I agree that being at home is the best option. A place where you are comfortable and familiar with.
I too agree with you Home care is more convenient option as comparison to nursing homes. Usually elderly people wants to live at home rather then moving to nursing homes. They just want one carer who can assist them in their daily routine work.
(19-07-2010 04:23 AM)joesfortune Wrote: [ -> ]I am 62 yrs old. Though I don't want to be tended to by my children, or grandchildren, when I really become old, but I would rather stay home and wait for my last days than be relegated to some strange environment with strange people with business in their minds rather than love.
Dear joesfortune,
I do really support your thinking. Even I am 55 plus and I don't think that I should be burden for my children and their family when I get old. It is obvious that aging brings various health problems including mental and physical. So, I don't want to be laid on a bed and just wait for my children to take care of me. Instead I would prefer to take care of myself or hire someone for my own. Even I won't like to create the situation when I am
Fallen and I can't get up. And I strongly suggest you to adopt some security measures to avoid any risks regarding your health.
It covers all the stages of care for elderly aging parents. Medical products along with home care products are provided in order to make life little easier.
I think that home care does provide a lot more benefits over the idea of nursing homes. It seems like over the years, nursing homes have looked less and less appealing to families and the elderly. Home care seems to be much better with the comforts of their own home, the attention of one care giver, and with much less costs.
still vote for "caring inside the home".. it makes the family feel at ease..
I agree with the fact that a care given in one's home cannot be compared with any care home or nursing home. But nowadays scenario has totally changed. Caregivers from Care Home treat elderly people very well. They will never realize elderly people that they are outsiders.
Now people have started taking care home services as they get skilled and trained caregivers. You can hire them according to your need.
Elderly people also admire when they get treated in a gentle way.